1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1985 Dodge Conquest is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Dodge Conquest | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Conquest | Comet |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2555 cc | 3279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |
